Truly Amazing Tropical Beach Paradise on the Water with Pool

• NOT too good to be true! Best vacation ever!!!

  NOT too good to be true! Best vacation ever!!!

  • Guest Tom & Libby
  • Date of stay 04/08/13
  • Review Submitted 05/08/13
  After reading all the rave reviews about Henry’s accommodations and hospitality, quite frankly, it seemed too good to be true. Believe me, it is all true!!! We had been traveling the last twelve hours enduring a day long barrage of infiltration of our personal belongings, space and psyche. Finally we are here; our luggage is here (after being loaded on the wrong plane), we have made it. However, our phones don’t work, we are exhausted, not happy, and quite frankly, had had enough. We walked out to the parking lot and looked at each other with that all too familiar, quizzical look on our faces, knowing we are processing the same exact thoughts at the same moment. Now what do we do!?!?! Low and behold, here comes a friendly face giving us a warm welcome. Henry!!! He has a rental car and an agent waiting for us in the parking lot. We buy a temporary driving license, load up our rental car and we are on our way to Secluded Sunsets. While Henry gives us the low down on the rental unit, I mention to him in passing that we have brought whole coffee beans, and ask him if he has a grinder. He indicates that there might be a grinder in one of the other units. He disappears after introducing us to all the toys, games, DVD’s, movies, fishing and snorkeling gear that are available to his guests. Within the hour he hands us a brand new coffee bean grinder that he just purchased at a local market. Now I’m totally impressed!!! Henry was an incredible host and his property was even more than we’d ever imagined. Our stay on Cayman Brac exceeded all of our expectations and we’ll definitely be back!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Canucks in Paradise - Part II

  Canucks in Paradise - Part II

  • Guest Canuck
  • Date of stay 02/09/13
  • Review Submitted 02/22/13
  Per my previous comment, I returned to Cayman Brac to get my sons certified based on the excellent, personalized service we received back in Oct from both Henry and the folks at the Brac Scuba Shack. Once again, everything was flawless & my kids were certified throughly and safely. Accommodations and amentities deserve the 5/5 ratings It would be hard to find a better place to base your dive or kick back, do nothing vacation out of than the Secluded Sunset. Highly recommend Cheers

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Best Vacation Rental on Cayman Brac

  Best Vacation Rental on Cayman Brac

  • Guest Terri
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 02/21/13
  My family and friends (9 adults) stayed at Secluded Sunsets for 2 weeks (12/29 – 01/12). We had the entire house, all 3 apartments. It’s actually hard to say enough good things about Henry and his guest house. The location is fantastic. It sits right on the ocean in a very quiet upscale oceanfront neighborhood. The house has MORE than everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Lots of towels, clean linens, kitchens have cookware, utensils, dishware, etc. Lots of small appliances – our apartment even had a crockpot. The refrigerators with the door ice/water are fantastic. No concerns about safe drinking water! You’ll find many items left by previous guests and supplied by Henry. (Nice especially if you’ve forgotten something.) Lots of spices, cooking oil, and some dry goods. Toilet paper, plastic bags/wrap, foil, shampoo, sunscreen, etc. The 2 bedroom apartment is huge and the 1 bedroom apartments are large with plenty of space. The upstairs 1 bedroom is an open area design with a huge deck and big double doors and lots of windows. The downstairs 1 bedroom is large with separate living, kitchen/dining and bedroom with ensuite bath. All the apartments have front and rear/side exits. Super clean, very well maintained and nicely furnished. The pool and yard area are fantastic. We used the pool as much as we did the house. It’s a great gathering area and the fresh water pool is a life saver after a long day of activities. Turn all the lights off at night while sitting around the pool. You won’t believe the stars. Awesome! We actually used the stone smoker and smoked a tuna we caught. It was excellent. The ocean front palapa with the hammocks was another favorite spot. Just swinging and listening to the waves and watching the sunsets. I know why the house is called Secluded Sunsets. The view of the sun setting every night is awesome. We followed all of Henry’s recommendations and we’re glad we did. We brought coolers with meat and on the flight in purchased duty free alcohol. Henry was also great at helping us with excursions and information. He really knows the island. Henry was a fantastic host and a lot of fun. Much thanks Henry for the absolute best accommodations on Cayman Brac.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Canucks in Paradise

  Canucks in Paradise

  • Guest Canuck
  • Date of stay 10/06/12
  • Review Submitted 11/02/12
  Just returned from a 2 week stay on the Brac and the bottom line is that this is an excellent property operated by a great owner and you will not be disappointed. As two couples (2 Divers & 2 Non-Divers) we rented the two bedroom unit and were wowed by the location, the accommodations, the amenities and the first class service provided by Henry. Absolutely everything you need to have a great vacation is either provided or arranged for you – with the odd special extra thrown in for good measure :o) I arrived by myself for the first week and even though my flight was a few hours late, I was still greeted at the airport and provided a rental car right there in the parking lot. Then it was a quick, escorted run to the local grocery store to ensure I had food for Sunday since nothing opens until at least noon on that day. This kind of service never ended. As for the property – FIRST CLASS, inside and out. You are right on a secluded beach with excellent snorkeling and sunsets. The new pool is a welcome addition. Though we ate out a few times, you can’t beat the cooking and grilling facilities on the property. Everything you need to either make simple meals or feasts is provided. There are 3 grocery stores on the Island and you can buy whatever you need. Henry can coach you on how to get fresh fish from the locals (including fair price) if you so choose. As for the Diving or any other special extras, just follow Henry’s recommendations. You will not be disappointed. We went with a new Dive company operated by a fabulous South African couple and received personalized service that you will not get with larger operators. All in all, we had such a great time; I will now be coming back in Feb to get my sons certified. In closing, take time to read the other reviews. There are no exaggerations. If you want world class diving or just time to unwind and relax, then this is the place for you.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Can we move in now?

  Can we move in now?

  • Guest WaterNugget
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 08/19/12
  I cannot say enough good things about Henry and his beautiful property arrangement. My family and I rented all 3 of the apartments and we were blown away. The properties themselves are spectacularly gorgeous, not to mention the breath-taking ocean views included! Everything about our stay was OUTSTANDING! Henry was super easy-going, always available if you needed anything, and went above and beyond to take care of us. He took care of the rental car, met us at the airport with it, drove us back to the house, and provided a pizza dinner for us! He even took the time to stock our fridge with a few necessities from his OWN home since we arrived on Sunday evening and he was concerned because none of the stores were open! In addition, we found out Reef Divers was booked for boat dives during the majority of our stay and we were so sad but then Henry took us out to get outfitted for shore dives and even took us out on his own! My own family doesn't even host me this well! He went to every extreme to make sure we were having the best vacation there. He gave us all the info we needed beforehand (it is clear that he has put a lot of time and thought into everything for his guests) and there was a written copy of all the info in a binder at the house as well. The listing and photos are accurate to a point because on top of everything you get SO many more good things when you stay here. There are sooooooo many extras I can't even list them all! Snorkel gear, guidebooks, painting supplies, fully equipped kitchens, sports gear, 500+ DVD's, pool floats, grill, toiletries, binoculars, hammocks, bikes,...I could go on all day! The property was impeccably maintained; clean, well-stocked, well-groomed. You want for nothing when you stay with Henry! We enjoyed our time on Brac so much that we're already planning our return trip :) And of course, there is hands down nowhere else we would rather stay. THANKS HENRY!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• 2 weeks complete relaxation

  2 weeks complete relaxation

  • Guest Sun Lover
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/22/12
  We were met at the airport by the owner, nothing was too much trouble, What a dream to have your own bit of paradise for two weeks, on the beach. what a wonderful 2 weeks we had, upgraded to the two bedroom, there were so many extras provided. Hubby was able to snorkel off the beach and did a lot of diving. I was happy to sit with a book and a beverage or two. We went site seeing around the island which is like stepping back in time. Everyone is so friendly, If you are looking for a relaxing holiday/vacation then look no further, we could not suggest anywhere nicer. Thankyou Henry

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Canadians on the "Brac"

  Canadians on the "Brac"

  • Guest Family Diver
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 05/13/12
  Don't know where to start...every detail was looked after. Henry and his staff know how to make sure you and your fellow guests are looked after. Our two week stay was super - the guest homes were safe, modern, large, clean, maintained, fully appointed, air conditioned and comfortable. We rented the entire complex and our group of ten were very pleased. We had lots of room to spread out indoors and the outdoor ocean view seating area was excellent and well used. Loved the hammocks! Early morning coffee to watch the sunrise and early evening sunsets with a cocktail - what could be better. All very relaxing and yours to absorb. We did a lot of SHORE SCUBA DIVING in the area and enjoyed the local reefs, the fish and all the barrel sponges. A local diving instructor & store owner (super nice big man from South Africa) was first class in teaching the open water training required to complete certification for a couple of students in our group, and was very helpful in pointing out nearby locations to scuba dive. Shore diving is accessible and relatively easy. Driving a car, to get to the dive sites or other points of interest on the island is so easy; hardly any traffic with lots of signs to keep you going where you wish to go. Our teenagers enjoyed the use of the house kayaks and the adults enjoyed the views from the upper deck. We had no lack of things to do on this island, including a trip to the Skull cave, and did I mention, the weather was perfect. Lots of local stores for buying groceries, local fish is sometimes available at the dock and a good selection of beer, wine, etc can be found in the nearby store. We checked out a few of the local restaurants and local jerk chicken vendors, but always enjoyed preparing our own meals in the large kitchen back at Henry's place, as well as using the outdoor bar-be-que on the beach side of the house. One more thing, the "singing chefs" were extremely friendly and loads of fun to be sure. We had a fantastic evening of good food (best jerk chicken ever), lively conversation great music & singing too. A very good time with memories forever. "Henry can set this up and it is an excellent extra feature". So if you are wondering if this is a good choice, my answer is simple...yes. You will not be disappointed and we do recommend this property. Come to the Brac and enjoy yourself - we did.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Great relaxing spot - great spot to stay for diving

  Great relaxing spot - great spot to stay for diving

  • Guest HungaryKat
  • Date of stay 02/18/12
  • Review Submitted 03/29/12
  This was our first trip to Cayman Brac. We rented the 1 bedroom top floor unit. The unit was nice, clean, modern, and well stocked - great deck and great view - we really couldn't have asked for anything more. There is a grill, smoker, laundry, kayaks, bikes and many other amenities available to guests - the big fresh water tub outside was great for rinsing the dive gear. We came to Cayman Brac to dive. This property is convenient to many dive sites with several accessible directly from the property. There is a sand beach area on the property, but like the entire island, once you are in the water it's "iron shore" and you'll need booties. The north side location means the water is normally very calm, making entry easy. If you are going to shore dive or hike and explore you'll want a rental car, which the owner arranged for us. We were met at the airport, given our rental car and personally guided to the property. We plan on returning to Cayman Brac and plan on staying here again on our next visit. While we rented just one of the 1 bedroom units, the property would be great for a family vacation too if you rented all of the units. Note: stores are not open on Sunday, so if you arrive on Saturday, make sure you get to the grocery store because you'll be out of luck on Sunday.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• An Amazing Place to Stay!

  An Amazing Place to Stay!

  • Guest savytraveler
  • Date of stay 01/28/12
  • Review Submitted 02/06/12
  My husband and I just returned from an amazing week on Cayman Brac. We greatly enjoyed our stay at this property! It looks exactly (and even better in some cases) like the pictures, was very clean, tidy and has so many amenities! There were very nice reef shoes, snorkel gear, life jackets, kyaks, coolers for the beach, hammocks...and so much more. The owner greeted us at the airport and took time to show us around the property which was much appreciated. You can't ask for a better location! We highly recommend staying here, as you will not be disappointed. If we ever return to the Brac this would be our first choice for lodging. Can't say enough about how fantastic this place is!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great vacation.

  Great vacation.

  • Guest Matt
  • Date of stay 01/07/12
  • Review Submitted 01/17/12
  We just returned from one week away and it was fantastic. I mean, really fantastic. The pictures and description in the listing are perfect and exactly what you get. The owner was was very accommodating and friendly but not over the top like other places I've stayed. Brac is such a great island and the rental unit sits on one of the best locations on the island. Snorkeling right off the beach is some of the best around the coast, and being on the west end you get great sunsets day after day. I could go on about how much I loved the island, but that would stray from the rental review. So in closing, if you are contemplating going our experience was 100% satisfied. We took the week at our own pace and didn't ever feel rushed or pressured to be doing things each day, and the house had everything we needed for our stay. Don't hesitate, this place is really all it seems to be and more.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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All three units - 4 Bedroom 4 Bath .. $3,100/week. Rentals Sat to Sat preferred.
For stays begiinning on or after November 1rst, 2013 $3,500/wk.
Discount for longer stays.  Contact me for rates on shorter stays under a wk.
Damage deposit of $250 required. 50% due with booking 50% due 60 days prior to
beginning of stay. Government tax is 13%
If stay will begin in less then 30 days from booking date receive a 20% discount.
XMAS WEEK 2012 ALREADY BOOKED; XMAS & New Years week 2013 $4,300 each week.
all rentals between 11-16-2013 and 04-26-2014 must begin and end during the wkend.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.